Speakers: Mai Xiong Vang, R.N. M.S.N., PHN.; Melanie Swift, M.D., M.P.H
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Description
This webinar will offer concise, practical guidance on counseling applicants with latent TB and managing referral and treatment pathways from both the Civil Surgeon and public health nursing perspectives. It will address common counseling challenges, limited referral capacity, and the essential role of public health nurses in supporting treatment completion.
Target Audience
This series is targeted to allied health professionals, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, residents/fellows, and civil surgeons as well as advanced practice providers, nurses, and allied health staff who help support civil surgeons and status adjusters.
Learning Objectives
- Apply brief counseling strategies for applicants with latent TB
- Identify appropriate referral pathways for LTBI treatment
- Describe the role of public health nurses in LTBI treatment completion
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